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Show -- 8- I DIXIESUNNEWS.COM CONNOR CHINESE continued from Page 7 turned dancers in the lion dance. The Lion Dance is a traditional dance in which two performers mimic a lion together under a large red and yellow costume. A lot of people dont fully understand Chinese culture, Taylor said. This event will be a really enjoyable way for the locals to make friends with some of the Chinese students here and appreciate their culture. Although the Chinese New Year celebration on campus is going to be done with all good intentions, it is still quite unlike the festivals one may find in Fish China, said Hiu-Y- u a Tang, senior psychology major from Hong Kong. The DSU Chinese New Year celebration is really different than what Im used to in Hong Kong, Tang said. We all get five days off work and school. We all get lucky money in red envelopes and have lots of fireworks. But mostly we just spend time with family, like Thanksgiving. The Chinese New Year celebration is a good way for international students at DSU to feel more at home, Tang said. Its really hard for people that come from China to adjust to life in the states, Tang said. This event will help international students find a home and it shows that theyre welcome here at Dixie. continued from Page 7 nor we would all be lost. Fankhauser said his job on student government is hands-o- n and is helping to prepare him for his future. His job is unpredictable, so he has learned to think on his feet. He is not micro-manage- d, which has taught him con- nects with people that I couldnt or other people couldnt, so hes a great ambassador for student stantly, Fankhauser said. He will be living at the office for years to come if his occupational goals come to fruition. Fankhauser has thought a lot about his future, and he plans on working public relations for either a politician or a European tech startup. He likes the idea of working for a politician, but he is enthralled by the idea of being a part of a company that discovers the next big thing. matter how much work he has to do, he always takes time to make everybody feel good about themselves. Ive always thought that it would be kinda cool to be immersed in a differ- ent culture - Shaelie Knudson, a 247, Fankhauser said. senior communication said Student Body President Gregory J. Layton, a senior English 20is It doesnt to be He WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, EA'IIJRLS Fankhauser has yet to major from Preston, travel outside of the country, but Idaho. his imagina- from Cottonwood Heights. During Homecoming the presand at is on sure DSUSA, and Fankhausers job can demand up to 20 hours a week during times like these. Its like we practically live in the building ... because were there con k, tion reels with plans of tourism after graduation. He said he hopes to visit the land of his ancestry to explore the beauties of Scotland. Frankhauser wants to become more he than wants to be a worldly professional. If you look at his picture on the DSUSA section of dixiestudentlife. well-travel- ed Connor Fankhauser, a senior communication major from West Jordan and DSUSA executive administrative assistant, stands near the clock tower at the center of the Dixie State University campus. Fankhauser reveals his hobbies and aspirations to the student body. see com yu can clear,y how animated he is. It doesnt matter how much work he has to do, he always takes time to make everybody feel good about themselves, Knutson said. Everyone looks up to him, and we are so lucky to have him. Layton says Fankhauser is active in the LGBT community at Dixie. He is willing to put time into what he believes in, and he recently interviewed to e. ta Tsa be a representative for the LGBT community in state legislature. He isnt shy about who is he or what he believes in, so I really respect him for that, Layton said. Fankhauser is a mul- titalented individual, and he thrives not only in business but also in creative endeavors. He didnt follow his two older sisters or his older brother into their chosen activities. Nevertheless, he has been excelling m ballroom dancing since middle school. He wasa member of the ballroom dance team at his high school and at DSU. Aftj spending the last eight years dancing, Frankhau er finds it to be relaxing Ive always loved bal room dancing, Fankhai er said. In my spare tut if I have an hour or twot kill, Ill go to the studi or just go in my room j start dancing. n n cJ DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS FINALISTS WILL BE CONTACTED WITH MORE INFORMATION ONCE SELECTED i I |
